Yes, Dallas loves steak. Yes, Dallas loves bold red wines. But lately the city’s opened itself to more diverse wine lists and pairings, and these fourteen bars and restaurants are proof.
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Pasta and wine at the Charles. Chase Hall/The Charles
The Charles
It seems like “Charles” is being whispered all over Dallas these days with three brother restaurants—the Charles, Mister Charles, El Carlos Elegante—getting attention. The Charles is the sibling who fled to Italy on his study-abroad trip and brought that sophistication back home. Try the house-made burrata with a glass of Etna bianco or savor the short rib ravioli alongside a rich and earthy Bolgheri blend.